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Wildlife Locations

Panama has a number of incredibly well-protected areas that are perfect for discovering the country’s exotic wildlife. El Valle de Anton and Bocas del Torro both support an enviable list of species for birds, mammals, and amphibians alike. 

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Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

Situated in northeast Panama, Bocas del Toro consists of a swathe of the Panamanian mainland and an archipelago of nine main islands in the Caribbean Sea. With palm-fringed beaches, verdant forests and turquoise waters, this is as close as anywhere in the world to a tropical paradise. Find Out More

  • Ideal for viewing: bottlenose dolphin, keel-billed toucan, strawberry poison-dart frog, Central American woolly opossum, white-collared manakin
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching, Dolphin watching , Wildlife photography

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Wildlife trips

Panama might be a small country, but the diversity of species found here is exceptional. The varied forests are the perfect place to indulge in the sheer diversity, from the smallest hummingbirds to the mighty harpy eagle, monkeys galore and an enviable list of amphibians and reptiles. 

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Belize & Panama Rainforest Photography Workshop

Explore the tropical forests of Belize and Panama in search of wonderful wildlife and rewarding photographic experiences. Accompanied by wildlife photographers Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde, we will enjoy the astonishing biodiversity that these countries in Central America have to offer. Find out more about z) Belize & Panama Rainforest Photography Workshop

  • Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £11,995
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When to go

Panama is an ideal destination to visit throughout the year, but there are two distinct dry seasons. The wet season is the best time to enjoy the amphibians and reptiles, while the edges of the dry season are often better for the mammals and birds     

Seasons

  • Dry Season

    Dec to Apr: The dry season is a popular time to visit Panama, best suited to those with an interest in birds and mammals.

  • Wet Season

    May to Nov: The wet season is the perfect time to explore the rainforests and search for amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates are the f

Wildlife events

  • Sep to Oct: Annual autumn continental bird migration.

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